NBJC Executive Search Begins!

May 9, 2017 08:39 AM

Greetings!

The National Black Justice Coalition is pleased to announce that the Morten Group, LLC has been retained to lead the search for its next Executive Director. We welcome your assistance in identifying accomplished professionals qualified for this position. Please take a moment to review and share the position description with colleagues in your network, on social media, and with anyone who may be interested.

The Executive Director of National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) creates and executes a vision for the organization, setting the tone for the nation on intersectional issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality. The Executive Director is the voice and advocate for NBJC and will steer the organization towards success in achieving its mission of ending racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ bias and stigma. The Executive Director will grow and evolve programs and operations of the organization, provide leadership and strategic vision for staff, collaborate with the CEO and Board to financially support the work through fundraising, and develop and cultivate professional relations.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with an interworking knowledge of the federal government and has experience working with either Congress, the White House, or both. The next Executive Director must be able to demonstrate the ability to cultivate and manage relationships with: government officials, both elected and appointed; other policymakers and influencers; and national and community partners. NBJC seeks a strategic thinker and mission-focused visionary with legislative experience and a familiarity with both the LGBTQ and Black civil rights communities and landscapes.

Interested candidates should apply with a complete resume and cover letter to Vince Pagán at vince@mortengroup.com, with the subject line NBJC––Executive Director Search.

Thank you for your time and your help,

Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks

Chief Executive Officer

NBJC is a civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS. NBJC’s mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ bias and stigma. As America’s leading national Black LGBTQ civil rights organization focused on federal public policy, NBJC has accepted the charge to lead Black families in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBTQ equality.

National Black Justice Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.